Smile atsomeonewho seemsstressedCelebratesomeone’ssuccessValidatesomeone’sfeelingsGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Use positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Noticesomeone’smood andcheck inShowpatienceduring atoughconversationSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Offer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSay “Iappreciateyou”Recognizenon-verbalcuesIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedListenwithoutinterruptingGivesomeoneyour fullattentionAcknowledgesomeone’seffortShare apersonalexperienceto connectRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingOffer words ofencouragementExpressgratitudesincerelyShare akind noteormessageSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Ask open-endedquestionsSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedCelebratesomeone’ssuccessValidatesomeone’sfeelingsGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Use positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Noticesomeone’smood andcheck inShowpatienceduring atoughconversationSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Offer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSay “Iappreciateyou”Recognizenon-verbalcuesIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedListenwithoutinterruptingGivesomeoneyour fullattentionAcknowledgesomeone’seffortShare apersonalexperienceto connectRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingOffer words ofencouragementExpressgratitudesincerelyShare akind noteormessageSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Ask open-endedquestions

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  2. Celebrate someone’s success
  3. Validate someone’s feelings
  4. Give space when someone needs it
  5. Ask “How can I help?”
  6. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  7. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  8. Show patience during a tough conversation
  9. Say “That sounds challenging”
  10. Offer to listen without giving advice
  11. Say “I appreciate you”
  12. Recognize non-verbal cues
  13. Include someone who feels left out
  14. Offer help without being asked
  15. Listen without interrupting
  16. Give someone your full attention
  17. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  18. Share a personal experience to connect
  19. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  20. Offer words of encouragement
  21. Express gratitude sincerely
  22. Share a kind note or message
  23. Say “I understand how you feel”
  24. Ask open-ended questions